What does the idiom red tape mean?

Definition of red tap. : official routine or procedure marked by excessive complexity which results in delay or inaction bureaucratic red tape enterprisers that show how people across the Nation are coping (or not coping) with such problems as unemployment, the budget deficit and Government red tape.-

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You can also ask what does a flea in his ear mean?

An annoying hint or a stinging rebuke, as in He has a flea in his ear about their relationship, or If he doesn't bring the right equipment, I'll put a flea in his ear. This expression originated in French and has been used in English since the 1400s. What is the meaning of to make clean breast of? : to speak openly and honestly about (something that previously has been lied about or kept secret) I decided to make a clean breast of it/things and admit that I was to blame.

People also ask is it on the cards or in the cards?

The expressions in the cards and on the cards describe something that is most probably going to happen, something that is destined to come to pass. In the cards is the American version of this idiom, the British version of this idiom is on the cards. What is gall and wormwood? Strong feelings of bitterness and resentment. ("Gall" is bile and "wormwood" is a bitter plant.) Ever since I lost the election for school president, I only feel gall and wormwood when I think of my unworthy opponent.

You can also ask what is the meaning of cock a snook?

Definition of cock a snook a. British, informal. : to show that one does not respect or value (something) He never misses a chance to cock a snook at modern art. What does to cool one's heels mean? To wait See synonyms for cool one's heels on Thesaurus.com. To wait for a long time: "The doctor kept her cooling her heels for almost an hour."